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scansory, a. rare. (ˈskænsərɪ) [ad. mod.L. scansōri-us of or for climbing, f. scandĕre to climb.] Of or pertaining to climbing; given to climbing.1657 Tomlinson Renou's Disp. 264 Scammony..is a lacteous, volvulous, scansory, and smooth Plant. 1826 Kirby & Sp. Entomol. III. xxxv. 546 They are eminent...
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volvulous
† ˈvolvulous, a. Obs.—1 [f. L. volv-ĕre to turn, after pendulous, etc.] Twining.1657 Tomlinson Renou's Disp. 264 It is a lacteous, volvulous, scansory and smooth plant.
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▪ I. scan, n. (skæn) [f. scan v.] 1. a. The action of scanning; close investigation or scrutiny; perception, discernment; a scanning look.1706 Col. Rec. Pennsylv. II. 266 May bear the scan of our superiors. 1775 Washington 28 Nov. in Sparks Writings (1834) III. 178 (Funk) What will be the end of the...
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